New HISD mascots: Huskies, Wolf Pack, Texans

Updated 12:07 pm, Tuesday, April 15, 2014

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HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier unveils new mascot names for four schools in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Houston. HISD announced the new mascots for Lamar (formerly Redskins) and Westbury (formerly Rebels) high schools and Hamilton (formerly Indians) and Welch (formerly Warriors) middle schools. less

HISD Superintendent Dr. Terry Grier unveils new mascot names for four schools in the district on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, in Houston. HISD announced the new mascots for Lamar (formerly Redskins) and Westbury ... more

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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A flag bearing the Lamar High School Redskins mascot is carried across the field before a game against Sam Houston at Delmar Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle )

A flag bearing the Lamar High School Redskins mascot is carried across the field before a game against Sam Houston at Delmar Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, in Houston. ( Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

The Houston Independent School District has revealed new school mascots for Lamar High, Westbury High, Hamilton Middle and Welch Middle to replace previous mascots some thought were racially insensitive.

The Houston Independent School District has revealed new school mascots for Lamar High, Westbury High, Hamilton Middle and Welch Middle to replace previous mascots some thought were racially insensitive.

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The Westbury Rebels take the field for their matchup with Sterling during the first round of high school football playoffs on Nov. 13. Westbury won 42-35.

The Westbury Rebels take the field for their matchup with Sterling during the first round of high school football playoffs on Nov. 13. Westbury won 42-35.

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9/24/11: Fullback Wyle Love #25 of the Westbury Rebels bobbles a catch then brings in the catch for a 46 yard reception against the Westside Wolves of in a District 20-5A high school football game at Butler Stadium in Houston, Texas.: Thomas B. Shea less

9/24/11: Fullback Wyle Love #25 of the Westbury Rebels bobbles a catch then brings in the catch for a 46 yard reception against the Westside Wolves of in a District 20-5A high school football game at Butler ... more

Photo: For The Chronicle: Thomas B. She

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9/24/11: Halfback Jailin Singleton #9 of the Westbury Rebels rushes against defensive back Aston Palacious #13 of the Westside Wolves of in a District 20-5A high school football game at Butler Stadium in Houston, Texas.: Thomas B. Shea less

9/24/11: Halfback Jailin Singleton #9 of the Westbury Rebels rushes against defensive back Aston Palacious #13 of the Westside Wolves of in a District 20-5A high school football game at Butler Stadium in ... more

Photo: For The Chronicle: Thomas B. She

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Lamar High School's darrell Colbert (7) and the rest of his teammates celebrate beating North Shore High School for a 5A Division Region III final, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Veterans Memorial Stadium in Pasadena. less

Lamar High School's darrell Colbert (7) and the rest of his teammates celebrate beating North Shore High School for a 5A Division Region III final, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, in Veterans Memorial Stadium in ... more

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Lamar High School Redskin Holton Hill, 5, breaks up a pass intended for Elkins High School Knight Shahab Khorshidpanah during the first half of their matchup at Delmar Stadium, Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, in Houston. (Cody Duty / Houston Chronicle) less

Lamar High School Redskin Holton Hill, 5, breaks up a pass intended for Elkins High School Knight Shahab Khorshidpanah during the first half of their matchup at Delmar Stadium, Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, in ... more

Lamar cheerleaders (left to right) Moriah Sells, Lauren Morgan and Payton Hernandez dance before the Redskins' game against the Brenham Cubs, Friday at Delmar Stadium.

Lamar cheerleaders (left to right) Moriah Sells, Lauren Morgan and Payton Hernandez dance before the Redskins' game against the Brenham Cubs, Friday at Delmar Stadium.

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New HISD mascots: Huskies, Wolf Pack, Texans

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The Houston school district announced new names Tuesday for four school mascots with Native American or historically insensitive ties, noting that the costs of the switch could exceed $250,000.

The Lamar High School Redskins will become the Texans. The Welch Middle School Warriors will become the Wolf Pack. The Huskies will replace the Westbury High Rebels and the Hamilton Middle School Indians.

The school board in December signed off on Superintendent Terry Grier's new policy to ban mascots deemed culturally insensitive.

HISD officials said the costs of replacing sports uniforms and repainting or replacing other school property bearing the old mascot names could top $250,000.

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